Rust tool and explosive shortnames and item IDs
Quick answer: every tool and explosive in Rust is listed below with its shortname and item ID, for example Hatchet (hatchet), Pickaxe (pickaxe), Torch (torch) and Timed Explosive Charge (explosive.timed). Give yourself one with inventory.give hatchet 1. This list comes straight from a Rust dedicated server (Rust build 26431843, read 2026-11-06), and it is refreshed after every Rust update.
This is the game’s own tools and explosives category. Every item in one list is on Rust item shortnames, and the commands that take a shortname are on Rust admin commands. Other categories: Weapons, Clothing and armor, Resources, Ammo, Construction, Deployables, Food, Components, Electrical, Medical, Traps, Fun, Vehicles, keycards and misc.
Tools and explosives: 53 items
Section titled “Tools and explosives: 53 items”| Item | Shortname | Item ID | Stack | Crafting | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss Metal Hatchet | diverhatchet | 1046904719 | 1 | Metal hatchet, reclaimed from the abyss, perfect for survival and crafting | |
| Abyss Metal Pickaxe | diverpickaxe | 1561022037 | 1 | Plucked from the abyss, this Metal Pickaxe is a prized possession for any survivor | |
| Abyss Torch | divertorch | 1846605708 | 1 | Illuminate the underwater depths with this durable and waterproof diving torch | |
| Binoculars | tool.binoculars | -1262185308 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 30 s: 40 Metal Fragments. Research: 40 scrap. | Binoculars allowing you to see objects at great length. |
| Birthday Cake | cakefiveyear | 1973165031 | 1 | A very special and happy birthday to Rust! | |
| Camera | tool.camera | -1316706473 | 1 | A camera. Take screenshots with primary fire, zoom in and out with secondary fire, and lock focus with third fire. | |
| Chainsaw | chainsaw | 1104520648 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 2 in 30 s: 5 High Quality Metal, 2 Gears, 6 Metal Blade. Research: 100 scrap. | A Chainsaw. Very effective at cutting trees in addition to soft fleshy objects. Requires Low Grade Fuel to run. |
| Compass | compass | 594041190 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 30 s: 75 Metal Fragments. Known from the start. | A handy tool which indicates which direction you’re facing. Will reveal your location on the map in Hardcore mode if equipped on your belt. |
| Concrete Hatchet | concretehatchet | 1176355476 | 1 | A salvaged piece of concrete and rebar which can be used to harvest wood | |
| Concrete Pickaxe | concretepickaxe | -1360171080 | 1 | A salvaged piece of concrete and rebar with a sharp edge. Can be used to harvest Stone, Metal ore and Sulfur ore. | |
| Cultist Deer Torch | torch.torch.skull | -1175656359 | 1 | Cultist Deer Torch | |
| Documents | documents | -451310088 | 1 | A stack of technical looking documents. | |
| Fishing Tackle | fishing.tackle | -1707425764 | 1 | Fishing Tackle | |
| Flare | flare | 304481038 | 5 | Craft at Workbench 1 in 1 s: 10 Gun Powder, 10 Metal Fragments. Research: 20 scrap. | Light up the night sky with this brand new red flare! |
| Flashlight | flashlight.held | -196667575 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 1 in 30 s: 30 Metal Fragments. Known from the start. | A powerful flashlight which illuminates your surroundings and can be used as a weapon. |
| Frontier Hatchet | frontier_hatchet | 1937380239 | 1 | A Frontier Hatchet, useful for chopping trees and dismembering corpses. | |
| Garry’s Mod Tool Gun | toolgun | 1803831286 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 15 s: 100 Wood, 20 Metal Fragments. | Celebrating 15 Years of Garry’s Mod! Use this tool gun to upgrade building parts. Right-click for the options. You can also pick up deployed objects while the hammer is equipped. |
| Geiger Counter | geiger.counter | 999690781 | 1 | A geiger counter used by scientists | |
| Hammer | hammer | 200773292 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 15 s: 100 Wood. Known from the start. | A Hammer, used to upgrade building materials. Right-click for the options. You can also pick up deployed objects while the hammer is equipped. |
| Handcuffs | handcuffs | -839576748 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 2 in 15 s: 70 Metal Fragments. Research: 40 scrap. | You’re under arrest! Use on a surrendering or wounded player to keep them restrained. The wearer is blocked from using or holding items and can be pushed around. |
| Handmade Fishing Rod | fishingrod.handmade | 1569882109 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 10 s: 2 Rope, 200 Wood. Known from the start. | Use [attack2] to cast out the line and wait for a bite. Requires bait. |
| Hatchet | hatchet | -1252059217 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 1 in 30 s: 100 Wood, 75 Metal Fragments. Research: 40 scrap. | A Hatchet, useful for chopping trees and dismembering corpses. |
| Industrial Torch | industrial.torch | 4474927 | 1 | An old mining lamp used as a torch. Lights your way at night and can be used as a weapon | |
| Instant Camera | tool.instant_camera | -2001260025 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 30 s: 1 Gears, 75 Metal Fragments. Known from the start. | An instant camera. Take photos with primary fire, zoom in and out with secondary fire, and change focus mode with reload. |
| Jackhammer | jackhammer | 1488979457 | 1 | A Pneumatic Jackhammer to blast through ore nodes. The sheer power of this device requires no aiming as all weak spots will be instantly destroyed. Works well on human flesh. Can be refilled at a Workbench. | |
| Jungle Rock | jungle.rock | 1350707894 | 1 | A Jungle Rock. The most basic melee weapon and gathering tool. | |
| Krieg chainsword | krieg.chainsword | -1770281406 | 1 | A brutal tool of war, roaring to life with every swing. | |
| Metal Detector | metal.detector | 1168856825 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 1 in 30 s: 2 Rope, 200 Metal Fragments, 5 High Quality Metal. Research: 40 scrap. | Detects metal objects which may otherwise be hidden. When the light flashes, or you hear a beep, aim to search for items. Increase the bar until a flag appears. Dig at the flag with a melee item to reveal what it is. Different areas yield different rewards |
| Outbreak Sprayer | outbreak.sprayer | 1621942085 | 1 | An outbreak sprayer used by scientists | |
| Pickaxe | pickaxe | -1302129395 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 1 in 30 s: 100 Wood, 125 Metal Fragments. Research: 40 scrap. | A Pickaxe, useful for gathering ore from rocks. |
| Prototype Hatchet | lumberjack.hatchet | -399173933 | 1 | A prototype field hatchet, useful for gathering wood | |
| Prototype Pickaxe | lumberjack.pickaxe | 236677901 | 1 | A prototype field pickaxe. Useful for gathering ore from rocks. | |
| RF Transmitter | rf.detonator | 596469572 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 2 in 30 s: 100 Metal Fragments. Research: 20 scrap. | A hand held RF signal broadcaster. Left click to broadcast. Configurable with right mouse. |
| Rock | rock | 963906841 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 5 s: 10 Stones. Known from the start. | A Rock. The most basic melee weapon and gathering tool. |
| Salvaged Axe | axe.salvaged | -262590403 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 2 in 30 s: 1 Metal Pipe, 5 Metal Blade. Research: 100 scrap. | A high-yield resource gathering axe. Slower than the Hatchet. |
| Salvaged Hammer | hammer.salvaged | -1506397857 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 1 in 30 s: 1 Metal Pipe, 50 Metal Fragments. Research: 40 scrap. | A Hammer made from a bunch of other crap. |
| Salvaged Icepick | icepick.salvaged | -1780802565 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 2 in 30 s: 1 Metal Pipe, 5 Metal Blade. Research: 100 scrap. | A high-yield resource gathering Icepick. |
| Satchel Charge | explosive.satchel | -1878475007 | 10 | Craft at Workbench 1 in 5 s: 4 Beancan Grenade, 1 Small Stash, 1 Rope. Research: 100 scrap. | Small explosive package constructed of beancan grenades. Useful for destroying wood and sheet metal doors. |
| Shears | shears | -1953695556 | 1 | Craft at Workbench 1 in 30 s: 2 Metal Blade. Known from the start. | Used to shear wool from sheep. More effective than other weapons and will never hurt a sheep. |
| Shovel | shovel | -1536855921 | 1 | A shovel for digging up stuff | |
| Skull | skull | 1312843609 | 1 | A spooky skull | |
| Smoke Grenade | grenade.smoke | 1263920163 | 3 | Craft at Workbench 2 in 10 s: 35 Gun Powder, 50 Metal Fragments. Research: 40 scrap. | Produces a large cloud of opaque greyish white smoke. |
| Spray Can | spraycan | -596876839 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 15 s: 100 Metal Fragments. Known from the start. | Use the Spray Can to leave Tags or reskin your items. Press [attack] to spray and [attack2] to reskin items. |
| Spray Can Decal | spraycandecal | -1366326648 | 10 | ||
| Stone Hatchet | stonehatchet | -1583967946 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 15 s: 200 Wood, 100 Stones. Known from the start. | Primitive tool used for harvesting wood from trees and logs. |
| Stone Pickaxe | stone.pickaxe | 171931394 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 15 s: 200 Wood, 100 Stones. Known from the start. | Primitive tool used for harvesting Stone, Metal ore and Sulfur ore. |
| Supply Signal | supply.signal | 1397052267 | 1 | Purple signal smoke. Use to mark a location for an airdrop. | |
| Survey Charge | surveycharge | 1975934948 | 10 | Craft at Workbench 2 in 15 s: 30 Gun Powder, 5 Cloth, 10 Metal Fragments, 20 Low Grade Fuel. Research: 300 scrap. | Use this on the terrain to see which resources are available for mining. |
| Timed Explosive Charge | explosive.timed | 1248356124 | 10 | Craft at Workbench 3 in 30 s: 20 Explosives, 5 Cloth, 2 Tech Trash. Research: 300 scrap. | C4, useful for breaking into bases. |
| Torch | torch | 795236088 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 30 s: 30 Wood, 1 Cloth, 1 Low Grade Fuel. Known from the start. | A Torch. Lights your way at night and can be used as a weapon. |
| Wallpaper | wallpaper.wall | 553967074 | 1 | ||
| Wallpaper Tool | wallpaper.tool | 1629564540 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 5 s: 10 Cloth. Known from the start. | Transform your base from a rusty shack to a cozy hideout! This tool lets you apply wallpaper on walls, floors and ceilings. A nice touch of style - until the next raid, at least. Press [+attack2] to select your skin. |
| Water Bucket | bucket.water | 1424075905 | 1 | Craft anywhere in 30 s: 20 Metal Fragments. Research: 20 scrap. | A bucket for transporting water or other liquids. |